SXSW 2025

Extracting High-Value Molecules From the Waste Stream

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In a world grappling with waste, a living laboratory within a repurposed Chicago meatpacking facility is redefining refuse as a resource. Using an anaerobic digester as a biorefinery, Bubbly Dynamics extracts high-value molecules, such as secondary metabolites, from the waste stream. This unconventional approach empowers nineteen small food businesses at The Plant to revolutionize societal views on waste. Join the visionaries behind this initiative for a rich fireside conversation, exploring real-world examples of converting waste challenges into sustainable opportunities.


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Takeaways

  1. Explore innovative strategies to redefine waste as a valuable resource, reducing our impact on the natural environment.
  2. Understand the synergy between closed-loop systems and local food networks, and their role in bolstering community resilience and economic scalability
  3. Delve into the technicalities of anaerobic digestion as a pivotal tool for sustainable waste management and resource recovery.

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Organizer

Taila Howe, Communications & Operations Manager, Bubbly Dynamics / The Plant


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  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Fireside Chat
  • Track: Climate & Sustainability
  • Track 2
  • Level: Intermediate


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